A collaboration agreement is a formal document that defines how project partners will work together.
What Must the Agreement Include?
The agreement should define:
Lead Applicant responsibilities
Partner responsibilities
Cost allocation
Risk management provisions
Project governance arrangements
Intellectual Property Requirements
The agreement must explain:
How project intellectual property will be managed
How intellectual property created during the project will be shared among partners
Who Creates the Agreement?
The Lead Applicant and Partners are responsible for developing the collaboration agreement during the full proposal stage.